B2nounrelationshipswork
US/ˈtʃaɪld.ker/
UK/ˈtʃaɪld.keə/
the care of young children while their parents are at work, often paid for
In context
Many parents cannot return to work because childcare is too expensive.
The company offers on-site childcare for employees with young children.
Grandparents often provide free childcare while the parents are at work.
Words that go with childcare
noun + noun
- childcare costsChildcare costs take up a third of her salary.
- childcare providerParents must choose a childcare provider they can trust.
- childcare centerThe childcare center opens at seven in the morning.
verb + noun
- provide childcareThe employer will provide childcare during the conference.
adjective + noun
- affordable childcareAffordable childcare helps more women stay in the workforce.
- free childcareThe government plans to offer free childcare for toddlers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a childcareCorrect: childcare